My Childhood (1972)
1972 · NR · 0h 47m · Drama
Genres: Drama
The first part of Bill Douglas' influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-'40s Scotland. Cinema was his only escape - he paid for it with the money he made from returning empty jam jars - and this escape is reflected most closely at this time of his life as an…
Director: Bill Douglas
Writers: Bill Douglas
Cinematography: Mick Campbell
Editor: Brand Thumim
Rated 7.2/10 by 54 viewers
Part of the Bill Douglas Trilogy franchise.
Cast
Stephen Archibald as JamieHughie Restorick as TommyJean Taylor Smith as GrandmotherKarl Fieseler as HelmuthBernard McKenna as Tommy's fatherPaul Kermack as Jamie's fatherHelena Gloag as Father's motherAnn Smith as Jamie's motherEileen McCallum as NurseHelen Rae as Bus conductressJames Eccles as Man singingMore like this
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